--- title: "Friends of Stepgates School — check charity number 1146969 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Friends of Stepgates School a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1146969. Education/training charity based in Stepgates. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/friends-of-stepgates-school retrieved: 2026-08-25T05:10:31.248Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Friends of Stepgates School is a registered charity (number 1146969) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; recreation. Its latest reported income was £10,354 (year ending 2025-09-01). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Friends of Stepgates School? Registered charity number 1146969 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Stepgates Latest income (year ending 2025-09-01) £10,354 Website [fosspta.org.uk](http://fosspta.org.uk/) ## What does Friends of Stepgates School do? School playground furniture & equipment - ongoing maintenanceSchool leavers trip and hooded sweatshirtsSchool trip funding for each childClassroom equipment as requiredLibrary/Forest School equipment as requiredSupport for SENCO Groups and classes ## What causes is Friends of Stepgates School registered for? Education/trainingRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Friends of Stepgates School yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Friends of Stepgates School is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=friends-of-stepgates-school&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://fosspta.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Friends of Stepgates School a legitimate charity? Yes. Friends of Stepgates School is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1146969) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Friends of Stepgates School's charity number? Friends of Stepgates School's charity number is 1146969. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1146969? Search 1146969 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Friends of Stepgates School do? School playground furniture & equipment - ongoing maintenanceSchool leavers trip and hooded sweatshirtsSchool trip funding for each childClassroom equipment as requiredLibrary/Forest School equipment as requiredSupport for SENCO Groups and classes Does Friends of Stepgates School have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Friends of Stepgates School. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Friends of Stepgates School? Friends of Stepgates School's website is http://fosspta.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1146969).